This site holds a collection of classic fairy tale collections. You will click on each "book" and then find links for individual tales, which you can read online. http://bestoflegends.org/fairy/index.html
This is a fantastic site with individual tales PLUS annotations. Use this while you are working on your own study of a particular tale--if it's found here. http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/
You'll find on this site links to biographies and some tales of Hans Christian Anderson and the Grimms Brothers. http://www.fairytalescollection.com/
This is a fantastic site with individual tales PLUS annotations. Use this while you are working on your own study of a particular tale--if it's found here. http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/
You'll find on this site links to biographies and some tales of Hans Christian Anderson and the Grimms Brothers. http://www.fairytalescollection.com/
This is an online book about the hidden meanings in fairy tales. It's long, but easily read and navigated. http://www.questia.com/PM.qst;jsessionid=LqwRWyf23KLcls5VHDhQhlBx9zmm14SGTLdTzDQQ2p6xFHVftC1p!-38217560!48108115?a=o&d=6989483
Another teacher has posted an interesting slideshow about the history of fairy tales and their origins. Check it out: http://www.powershow.com/view.php?id=P1240280231fkWvm&t=THE+MEANING+OF+FAIRY+TALES
A simple explanation of Jung's archetypes: http://www.iloveulove.com/psychology/jung/jungarchetypes.htm
This is an excellent bibliography. You might be able to work with the librarians to get an article you want: http://www.mith2.umd.edu/WomensStudies/Bibliographies/fairy-tales
Interview with Jack Zipes here. He's a leading fairy tale scholar: http://www.diamondsandtoads.com/2009/08/interview-with-jack-zipes.html
Ways to interpret fairy tales: http://www.answers.com/topic/approaches-to-the-literary-fairy-tale
Little Red Riding Hood project page: http://www.usm.edu/english/fairytales/lrrh/lrrhhome.htm
Bibliography of sources for interpreting fairy tales: http://www.folkandfairy.org/